East Aurora, NY · Erie County
General Information and Application for Genealogical Services
This mail-in application lets people request genealogical copies of New York birth, death, or marriage records from the Department of Health.
What this form is
Use this application to request genealogical record searches and copies from the New York State Department of Health. It asks for details about the birth, death, or marriage record, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and where to send the record. Applicants requesting birth and marriage records must also sign a statement that the people named are deceased.
Who needs it
People requesting genealogical birth, death, or marriage records from the New York State Department of Health use this application.
How to submit it
Mail the signed application, a check or money order, and copies of any required documentation to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that the people named are deceased.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download and print the genealogical services application.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Provide the requested information for each birth, death, or marriage record, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include a check or money order and copies of any required documentation. Birth and marriage record requests also require signing the deceased-person statement.
- 4
Mail The Application
Mail the application and accompanying items to the Vital Records Section at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; if requesting birth and marriage records, also sign the statement that the people named are deceased. The document does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- Mail the signed application, payment by check or money order, and copies of any required documentation to the Vital Records Section address printed on the form.
- What record details does the application request?
- Complete the applicable section for a birth, death, or marriage record. The form asks for identifying details such as names, dates, places, and, where applicable, parents’ or spouses’ names.
- What payment does the application require?
- The instructions say to send a check or money order payable to the New York State Department of Health. They say not to send cash.
Need something notarized?
This General Information and Application for Genealogical Services doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Aurora form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.